It's been more than a year since I snagged this free idea from the craft section at Hobby Lobby. I don't know why it took me so long to do it, because while a bit time-consuming, the hardest part about this activity is picking out flip-flops and coordinating bandanas.
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| You will need a pair of flip-flops, coordinating bandanas, and pinking shears. |
For small or medium flip-flops, choose 2 bandanas. They can be two coordinating colors, or two of the same color. For large flip-flops, choose 3 bandanas. Again, they can be three coordinating colors, or three of the same. I found our bandanas in the craft section at Hobby Lobby, not far from the flip-flops. The girls loved being able to pick out their own flip-flops and bandanas.
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| With the pinking shears, cut off the hemmed edges of each bandana. |
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| Again with pinking shears, cut 1" x 8" strips from the bandanas. |
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| Wrap the pieces around the straps and tie a knot. I double knotted. Alternate the colors and push them close together for extra fullness. |
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| My 4-year-old has not yet learned to tie, and she wasn't grasping the concept today, so I finished hers for her. She didn't seem to mind and just played with the fabric while I worked. |
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| My 7-year-old was able to do hers by herself (after I cut her strips). I did go back in on hers and push them together and add more strips after she was done. She said she wanted hers fuller like mine were. |
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| Repeat the process on the other flip-flop, and you're done! |
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| They will be so fun to wear... but I don't want to get them dirty! That's the trouble with fancy shoes. |
I think you could easily do this project with whatever scrap fabric you might have about, if you don't want to get bandanas. I just counted about 60 strips on ONE flip-flop (the adult one), just to give you an idea.
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:15
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